Vedanta Aluminium Celebrates International Day of Yoga Across its Operations in Odisha
23rd June 2025
- Reaffirms commitment to holistic well-being for employees and communities through large-scale yoga initiatives
Bhubaneswar; 23rd June 2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga with great enthusiasm and participation across its operations at Jharsuguda, Lanjigarh, Ghogharpalli, Kuraloi, Sijimali, and Jamkhani. In alignment with this year’s global theme – “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”, the company hosted rejuvenating yoga sessions that brought together more than 1000 employees, students, and community members, underscoring the importance of physical and mental well-being.
At Jharsuguda, a vibrant celebration saw employees and community members come together at two locations – Sarbahal High School and the Vedanta Meadows employee township. Expert trainers from Patanjali Yog Peeth, Brajrajnagar led a yoga session among the young students at Sarbahal High School. Meanwhile, the event at the township introduced employees and their family members to the benefits of yoga and mindfulness practices, receiving heartfelt appreciation for fostering a culture of collective wellness.
At Lanjigarh, the company hosted an event that brought together more than 300 employees, business partners, and community members in a shared commitment to holistic wellness. With collective enthusiasm and energy, participants embraced mindfulness and yoga, reinforcing Vedanta’s commitment to fostering well-being across its workforce and communities.
At Sijimali, more than 200 students from local government schools enthusiastically participated in yoga sessions led by employee volunteers. These sessions highlighted the importance of nurturing healthy habits among young minds.
The team at Ghogharpalli Coal Mines marked the day with 170 students and teachers from Government Upper Primary Schools in Mundherkhet and Bhograkachar. The event focused on spreading awareness about yoga’s benefits in building resilience and concentration in students.
At Kuraloi Coal Mines, a special community yoga event was organized, drawing more than 140 participants from nearby villages. The programme was graced by the presence of Panchayat Sarpanch, Mr. Sanatan Nayak, and focused on introducing traditional wellness practices to the community.
The Jamkhani Coal Mines initiated a 3-day campaign in line with guidelines from the Ministry of Coal. Beginning with awareness sessions and a wellness bootcamp, the celebrations culminated in a yoga session with over 50 participants, including employees and business partners.
Speaking on the occasion, Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said,
“At Vedanta Aluminium, we believe that true progress is rooted in the well-being of our people and the communities we are a part of. Celebrating Yoga Day is an opportunity to deepen our collective commitment to wellness, mindfulness and healthy living. We are proud to see such enthusiastic participation across our operations.”
Vedanta Aluminium continues to promote holistic wellness through regular yoga sessions, mental health programmes, health camps and wellness workshops. These initiatives form part of the company’s broader vision to create a healthier and more resilient workforce, while supporting the well-being of communities in its operational areas.
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.42 million tonnes in FY25. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 world rankings for the aluminium industry, a reflection of its leading sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.
About Vedanta Limited:
Vedanta Limited, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Limited, is one of the world’s leading Oil & Gas and Metals company with significant operations in Oil & Gas, Zinc, Lead, Silver, Copper, Iron Ore, Steel, and Aluminium & Power across India, South Africa and Namibia. For two decades, Vedanta has been contributing significantly to nation building. Governance and sustainable development are at the core of Vedanta's strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety, and environment. Vedanta has put in place a comprehensive framework to be the ESG leader in the natural resources sector. Vedanta is committed to reducing carbon emissions to zero by 2050 or sooner and has pledged $5 billion over the next 10 years to accelerate the transition to net zero operations. Giving back is in the DNA of Vedanta, which is focused on enhancing the lives of local communities. The company’s flagship social impact program, Nand Ghars, have been set up as model anganwadis focused on eradicating child malnutrition, providing education, healthcare, and empowering women with skill development. Under the aegis of the Anil Agarwal Foundation, the umbrella entity for Vedanta’s social initiatives, the Vedanta group has pledged Rs 5000 crore over the next five years on social impact programmes with a thrust on nutrition, women & child development, healthcare, animal welfare, and grass-root level sports. Vedanta and the group companies have been featured in Dow Jones Sustainability Index, and was conferred Frost & Sullivan Sustainability Awards 2020, Golden Peacock Award for excellence in Corporate Governance 2022 and certified as a Great Place to Work 2022. Vedanta Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange.
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About Vedanta Aluminium Business:
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.37 million tonnes in FY24. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 1st in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023 world rankings for the aluminium industry, a reflection of its leading sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.
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